Surgical Technologist I - Part Time - Daylight - Forbes

High Market Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist for a part-time role. This position involves performing essential technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. You will assist in preparing the surgical environment, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to strict aseptic techniques. The role offers a sign-on bonus based on your experience and commitment duration, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about healthcare. Join a supportive team where your contributions will directly impact patient care and surgical outcomes.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Certification in Surgical Technology required within 6 months of program completion.
• Minimum one year certificate or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up surgical suites and preparing patients for surgery.
• Utilize aseptic techniques and follow medication handling policies.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts during procedures.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification

Aseptic Techniques

Patient Care

Medication Handling

Education

One Year Certificate from College or Technical School

Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

This part-time position includes a sign-on bonus based on your eligibility and experience.

0-1 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $5,000

3-year commitment: $6,000

1-2 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $5,000

3-year commitment: $8,500

2+ years of experience:

2-year commitment: $7,500

3-year commitment: $12,500

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%)
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%)
• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%)
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%)
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 must:
• Successfully complete a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program (including military completed programs). Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program. -OR-
• Be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 -OR-
• Been employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020
• CPR – American Heart Association

Preferred

• 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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